Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture
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¥1,500
The Okitama Sakura Corridor is a scenic route in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, showcasing ancient and giant cherry trees. Highlights include the 1,200-year-old Isazawa no Kubo Zakura and the Kusaoka no Daimyojin Zakura. The Mogamigawa Embankment's Thousand Cherry Trees along the Mogami River are also a must-see. Visit Nanyo City's Eboshiyama Sakura, chosen as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, and Shirataka Town's Twelve Cherry Trees, known for the local mothers' 'Yonaka no Kaimochi.' The best time to visit is during early to late April to witness the full bloom.